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GeneFab

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Alameda, CA · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

... process data historians),equipment data integration, and lifecycle management. The Senior ... This position is offered as a contract engagement with eligibility for conversion to full-time ...

SAIC

History Program Specialist

Springfield, VA · On-site

As the senior level historian, provide oversight of history services within the contract to include AP Style copy editing. Work will be performed at the customer site in Springfield, VA. The hiring ...

SAIC

History Program Specialist

Springfield, VA

As the senior level historian, provide oversight of history services within the contract to include AP Style copy editing. Work will be performed at the customer site in Springfield, VA. The hiring ...

SAIC

History Program Specialist

Springfield, VA · On-site

As the senior level historian, provide oversight of history services within the contract to include AP Style copy editing. Work will be performed at the customer site in Springfield, VA. The hiring ...

VDS Consulting Group

Senior Automation Engineer

Greer, SC · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Architect OT / IT integration including OPC UA, MQTT, MES, and historian connectivity. * Standards ... VDS engagement benefits include competitive contract rates commensurate with experience and ...

VDS Consulting Group

Senior Automation Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$102K - $134K/yr

Architect OT / IT integration including OPC UA, MQTT, MES, and historian connectivity. * Standards ... VDS engagement benefits include competitive contract rates commensurate with experience and ...

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How much do contract historian jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract historian in the United States is $86,335.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Contract Historian job?

A Contract Historian is a professional researcher hired on a temporary or project basis to analyze, interpret, and document historical events, records, or archives. They often work for government agencies, museums, corporations, or nonprofit organizations to conduct specialized historical research. Duties may include archival research, writing reports, fact-checking, and curating historical exhibits. Unlike full-time historians, contract historians work independently or on short-term projects. Their expertise is valuable for legal cases, heritage preservation, or corporate histories.

What types of projects do Contract Historians typically work on, and how does the work environment differ from permanent positions?

Contract Historians often engage in a wide range of projects, such as preparing historical reports for government agencies, documenting corporate histories, conducting archival research for museums, or contributing to educational publications. Unlike permanent staff historians, contract roles are project-based, meaning work environments can vary from remote individual research to collaborative team efforts involving multiple disciplines. This flexibility offers the opportunity to build a diverse portfolio and work with many different clients, but it may also require effective self-management and adaptability in varying organizational cultures. Contract Historians frequently communicate with project managers, archivists, and subject matter experts to ensure their work meets specific client or institutional objectives. For those seeking variety and autonomy, contract history roles can provide valuable experience and professional connections in the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Historian position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Contract Historian, you need a solid background in historical research, analytical writing, and archival management, typically supported by an advanced degree in history or a related field. Familiarity with primary source databases, digital archiving tools, and citation management software like Zotero or EndNote is often required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or with project teams are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital for producing accurate, well-documented historical analyses that meet the needs of clients and stakeholders.

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Infographic showing various Contract Historian job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Locum Tenens, 11% Internship, 30% As Needed, 9% Full Time, 34% Temporary, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,335 per year, or $41.5 per hour.
Sr. History Program Specialist (Museum Curator)

Sr. History Program Specialist (Museum Curator)

Parsons Corporation

Springfield, VA • On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Parsons rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

156th of 352 rated engineering

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
Job Description:
The History Program Specialist (Museum Curator)- Senior, takes direction from the customer Historian and is responsible for the management and execution of the historical program, from research and writing to curation and operations. This individual leads the support to operate and maintain the material culture aspects of customer's history, to operate and maintain the archives and all associated material residing in the Historical Research Center, and to preserve and communicate customer's history to customer's employees and public affairs mission both internally externally. Duties include content development and execution, Historical Research Center management, museum management, and archiving and curation. As the senior level historian, provide oversight of history services within the contract to include AP Style copy editing.
Duties Include:
  • Content Development & Execution: Research, develop, and, execute a high volume of historical content illustrating Customer's history for both internal and external audiences. Products include articles, brochures, social media posts, podcast production, website content, museum exhibits, and museum tour guides.
  • Historical Research Center Management: Focus on artifact section, storage, and curation requirements while assisting the Customer Historian in refining internal charge out and external loan procedures for artifacts. This also includes archival management, artifact curation, and preservation. Key duties include processing, inventorying, and organizing all archival records and historical artifacts, ensuring their proper care and accessibility. Locate new materials and advise government customers on acquisition, preservation, and display possibilities. Help identify items for deaccession and work the process for proper removal.
  • Customer Museum Management: Work with other museums on loans, exhibits, artifact solicitation, and advise in acquisition decisions. This also includes researching, developing, and producing historical displays, posters, exhibits, museum experiences, conducting guided museum tours and any museum specific communications about Customer history program.
  • Internal Collaboration & Oversight: Provide copy editing and quality assurance for all history program products. Support the Customer Historian on inventorying and accountability procedures for historical artifacts in Customer custody to include measurement metrics and assisting in history program audits.

Required Skills:
  • Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in History, Geography, Library Science, Museum Studies, Museum Science, or a related field.
  • Experience: 12+ years total experience. A minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in the career field of history, geography, library science, museum studies, or museum science role. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, the candidate must have 8+ years of direct museum practice, artifact preservation, curation, or history-related positions.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities with an eagerness to draft, edit, and proofread materials.

Desired Skills:
  • Current/Active TS/SCI clearance or higher.

Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
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